On the recordOctober 16, 2019
If we were to build vessels in the United States--for example, oilers and LNG vessels--we might have more competition in our shipyards, with a reduced price to the U.S. Navy for its kinetic vessels.
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congress.govJohn Garamendi: “If we were to build vessels in the United States--for example, oilers and LNG vessels--we might have more competition in…”
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Garamendi suggests building ships in the U.S. to lower costs for the Navy.
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